Dragonflies are super cool insects that can fly in every direction, have near 360-degree vision, and hunt like tiny aerial acrobats. They have lived on Earth for over 300 million years! [1, 2, 3]
Amazing Superpowers
- Super Fliers: Dragonflies can move all four wings separately. This lets them fly forward, backward, upside down, and hover like a helicopter.
- Monster Eyes: Their huge eyes let them see almost all the way around them. They catch 9 out of 10 bugs they chase.
- Underwater Babies: Baby dragonflies, called nymphs, live in ponds and lakes for up to two years before growing wings and flying away